Panasonic SC-GA10EB

Premium build ; Good sound ; Input selection

Separate power brick ; Could do with greater power and dynamics

Step aside, Google Home. The Panasonic does it all – much better.

Google Assistant features work well ; Design blends in on a shelf ; Works well with Chromecast apps and devices ; Bluetooth and auxiliary connections

Pricey compared to the competition ; Audio quality is just okay ; Physical controls can be awkward ; No 360 audio like several competitors

Great musical performance ; Premium build quality ; Chromecast built-in

Mic array can be unresponsive ; Could use a bit more power

A great sounding Bluetooth speaker with an intellect to match, Panasonic’s gutsy SC-GA10 combines the benefits of smart control, with a gloriously immodest musical performance. The SC-GA10 is unequivocally one of the best sounding smart speakers...

Google Assistant support. Powerful audio performance.

180-degree sound field makes placement less flexible.

It's hard to truly assess audio quality without having some other speakers for comparison nearby, but my first listen to Panasonic's SC-GA10 was quite promising. That said, I'll be reserving judgment until we get a review unit. According to Panasonic,...

Big sound ; Versatile audio input selection ; Just as smart as Google Home - meaning loads of smart home integration possibilities

No calling function ; Sound a little harsh without EQ/preset adjustment ; External power brick ; Retro design won't be for all

The Panasonic GA10 is like a Google Home for people who want decent audio quality. Because it just sounds so much better. And while audio quality is front and entre, this is as much a living room speaker as it is a smart assistant.

If it's not too big for your, the Panasonic GA10 is looking like a great smart speaker if you're on the Google Assistant side of the fence. It's good looking and most importantly will be a good choice for those looking for higher-end sound quality....

The speaker adds the feature I’ve been looking for in a voice-enabled speaker: sound quality. The Panasonic SC-GA10 looks great on paper and is aesthetically pleasing. Unfortunately, no pricing information was divulged and, with availability coined for...